As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, finance leaders pause to reflect on the strides women have made in the profession. Ahead of the day, Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika, Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Shime Baligira, and FINCA Uganda CFO Robinah Siima share their perspectives on how far the sector has come and what remains to be done.

Calvin Mugume has been appointed as the chief finance officer of Next Media. The first-time CFO joins the Ugandan multimedia company after five years as the audit and finance lead at sustainable impact finance institution Platcorp Group, boasting over a decade of experience across multiple industries.

Lake Turkana Wind Power CFO Alice Wathika has broken barriers as the first female finance leader in one organisation after another. In a conversation with CFO East Africa, she reveals how her passion for delivering impact at the community level has defined her trailblazing journey.

CMCL founder and CEO Carol Musyoka, who has more than a decade of experience in corporate governance consulting, has joined the experienced panel of judges for the inaugural CFO Awards for East Africa. The seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur speaks to CFO East Africa about the importance of big-picture thinking for C-level finance executives.

Finance director Kinya Kimotho has embarked on a three-month career sabbatical to focus on mentoring, leading and driving impact in new spaces.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way business is done across the world, and finance is no exception. Kisima Farm CFO Francis Ngumbi, Liquid Intelligent Technologies CFO Shime Baligira, and Deposit Protection Fund Uganda finance director Dr Michael Lugemwa share their thoughts on the risks and benefits of generative AI.

Innocent Rwetabura finds joy in fostering success. For him, a fruitful career is about more than just making profit. He hopes to leave a lasting impact on his mentees and help them achieve their goals.

Jubilee Health Insurance recently launched J-Force, a digital platform designed to streamline policy management, client engagement, and transaction processing with the overall goal of improving the insurer’s efficiency. According to CFO Eugine Mutekhele, the platform aims to transform the way insurance is distributed, accessed and experienced.

In the current economic landscape, where geopolitical and macroeconomic environments are constantly changing, the role of the CFO has become increasingly dynamic. ICPAR director of strategy Julian Ingabire, ICPAR vice president John Bugunya, and Exim Bank Tanzania founder Hanif Jaffer, who form part of the 2025 CFO Awards judges’ panel, offer their perspectives on the most pressing issues facing CFOs today.

In another life, Kioo financial controller Dipen Patel might have played cricket for the Tanzanian national team. Despite his skill as a bowler, he decided to hang up his boots to pursue a different line of work.

2025 CFO Awards judge Hanif Jaffer’s experience as the founder of Exim Bank Tanzania and a CPA gives him a rare vantage point on the CFO Role. He speaks to CFO East Africa about the lessons he has learned along the way, emphasising the value of staying ahead of the curve.

Kenya’s sole power distributor recently made headlines after declaring an interim dividend of Ksh 0.20 per share for the first time in nine years. Kenya Power's general manager for finance Stephen Vikiru speaks to CFO East Africa about the milestone, which marks a major turnaround for the utility.

Saint Augustine once said, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." For Yas Tanzania CFO Innocent Rwetabura, FINCA Uganda CFO Robinah Siima, Nyumba Group CFO Vishal Soni, and Watu Credit CFO Steve Onyango, journeying to different parts of the world has left a lasting impression, with each yearning to return to these uniquely inspiring destinations.

BasiGo CFO Jonathan Green is a man on a mission to transform Nairobi’s transport system. He explains how his desire to use finance and technology to drive social impact led him to create a start-up with an ambitious vision for e-mobility in Africa.

In an insightful interview, ALN managing partner Daniel Ngumy, who will be a judge at the 2025 CFO Awards for East Africa, emphasises the importance of dynamism in today’s finance leaders. He highlights the need for integrity in the profession, recognising the awards as an important platform for enhancing the profile of CFOs in the region.

Linda Mfuchi will take on the role of CFO at L'Oréal East Africa from 1 March 2025, after two years as corporate finance controller at L'Oréal. She boasts over a decade of experience in financial modelling, forecasting, planning, and reporting.

When Nyumba Group CFO Vishal Soni lost his mother in 2018, he was left rudderless. All of his career decisions until that point, including rejecting any job offers outside of his native Mombasa, had been made with her in mind.

Jubilee Health Insurance CFO Eugine Mutekhele has navigated an intriguing journey, changing careers with relative ease. He chronicles his path from humble beginnings in tech to the C-suite of one of the region's largest insurers.

ICPAR vice president John Bugunya elaborates on how CFOs are redefining leadership today. The former CIMERWA Plc executive director reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of finance, encouraging executives to step out of the box.

Mark Nkurunziza has been appointed the vice president of finance and operations at African School of Governance (ASG). He joins the recently-launched graduate institution after five years as the chief financial officer of MTN Rwanda.